Welcome the Year of Dragon at the “Magical Year After Year” Chinese New Year Celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
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Download DetailsHONG KONG, JANUARY 25, 2024 — The “Magical Year After Year” Chinese New Year Celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for 2024 starts from today until February 25. Everyone is invited to gather magical blessings and good fortune at the resort to kick-start the Year of the Dragon! During the “season of love,” guests can enjoy a double date with Disney friends from February 1-18. Additionally, Disney’s Hollywood Hotel will welcome guests with newly designed Mickey and Friends guest rooms from April 26, which will be available for booking starting tomorrow, January 26.
Gather blessings During the Year of the Dragon
Make sure to spread your wings and embrace good fortune and greet beloved Disney friends by visiting all fortune-collecting checkpoints this Chinese New Year!
For extra good luck since the first day of the Chinese New Year, pick up Disney-themed lai see* with chocolate coins, merchandise and food & beverage coupons when you enter the park! Mulan, from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Mulan, will also make an appearance in the “Mickey and Friends Street Celebration” to share Chinese New Year blessings from the first to the fifth day of Chinese New Year.
*Lai See are limited and are only available while stock lasts
With dragon kites representing Sisu and magical dragons dancing in the air, Raya from Disney Animation’s Raya and the Last Dragon will make her debut on the stage of the Castle of Magical Dreams, while Mulan’s sidekick Mushu will also spread the new year’s blessings. Accompanying the dragons will be God of Fortune Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck in their brand-new Chinese New Year attires, joined by singers and dancers to give out festive blessings to guests.
As the joyous music fills the air, this performance will bring you a brand-new original song entitled “Magic is Here,” co-created by a world-class international team and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, to wish every guest a magical and happy Chinese New Year. Starting today, it is also available to stream on global music streaming platforms.
Get ready to receive good fortune wishes from Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip ‘n Dale in Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasy Gardens. They will be dressed in uplifting new attires to share warm blessings and bright smiles with you.
With the Duffy and Friends Play House decorated with Chinese New Year festive touches, Duffy, ShellieMay, StellaLou, Gelatoni, CookieAnn, and ‘Olu Mel welcome everyone in playful Year of the Dragon outfits with heart-warming hugs. What’s more, LinaBell has put on her new joyous outfit to greet guests at Main Street Cinema: My Journeys with Duffy, presented by FUJIFILM.
Disney-themed new year decorations will delight you from the moment you step into the park. Beside taking in the aura of the good fortune at the red Mickey lantern dominating the center of Town Square, guests can also make a heartfelt wish on Mickey and Friends or Duffy and Friends Wishing Cards* throughout the celebration at Fantasy Gardens, by spending HK$300 or above at the park’s merchandise shops.
*While stock lasts
Share your good luck with relatives and friends with all-new Chinese New Year-themed merchandise items, including must-have keepsakes like candy boxes and red packets, and fill your home with prosperity through fai chun and New Year decorations.
Indulge in sweet satisfaction this Chinese New Year with three Disney-exclusive GODIVA New Year gift boxes. Savor the sweetness with loved ones and warm hearts with festive treats, including Duffy and Friends chocolates, Mickey and Friends chocolate butterfly cookies, and Chinese New Year chocolate gold coins.
You can also enjoy a series of photo-perfect themed snacks in the park such as Duffy & Friends Festival Éclairs, and reserve feasts at the hotel restaurants, including Dragon Wind’s Year of the Dragon Dinner Menu, Crystal Lotus’ Fortune Chicken with Abalone in Lotus Leaf Wrap, and Ink & Plate’s Lucky Eight Vegetables and Seafood Lo Hei.
Remember to visit the kingdom of Arendelle and meet with Anna and Elsa from Disney Animation’s Frozen and Frozen 2 for royal blessings. Reserve your entry to “Playhouse in the Woods” by purchasing the admission passes and join Anna and Elsa in a novel and engaging theatrical experience.
Don’t forget to snap a perfect photo at Northern Delights with the never-seen-before, exclusive chocolate Arendelle Castle crafted by the GODIVA Chocolatier, this exquisite creation seamlessly combines the art of structural design, spray painting, and meticulous drawing techniques.
More to celebrate during Chinese New Year
This Chinese New Year will be full of surprises and fortune. Experience a memorable music journey with the world-leading pianist, Lang Lang, at “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang.” Guests will be immersed in classic Disney tunes as the renowned musician performs on the stage of the Castle of Magical Dreams for the first time on January 27.
A sprinkle of sweetness for the season of love
Enjoy the season of love from February 1-18, during which ten pairs of characters from Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios will make surprise appearances, including Anna and Kristoff at the newly opened World of Frozen, Snow White and the Prince, Belle and the Beast, Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie, and more!
Couples can create magical moments and pamper loved ones with Valentine’s Day themed sweet treats and surprises including Hong Kong Disneyland Resort-exclusive GODIVA chocolate heart-shaped gift boxes and matching apparel.
There’s good news for Lotso fans! Not only can you purchase newly themed items, you can also meet Lotso from Pixar’s Toy Story 3 in person at Toy Story Land and participate in the animation drawing class at Animation Academy!
Plan your spring staycation at newly designed guest rooms at Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Starting April 26, guests can step into newly designed Mickey and Friends guest rooms infused with film and art elements. As soon as you enter, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby from Donald Duck’s family will eagerly peep out to welcome you. A giant wall mural in classic black, white, and red with yellow accent colors, featuring depictions of Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, dominates the rooms, a fitting tribute to the origins of Disney storytelling. Plan your spring staycation to enjoy the brand-new guest rooms, which will be available for early bird booking from January 26.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has prepared a rich line-up of festivities* for everyone to discover in 2024! Get ready to dive into the immersive seasonal events with even more excitement!
*Please refer to appendix for more details.
***Guests are required to purchase their tickets in advance and have a valid park reservation for their visit. Please refer to the latest visit arrangements on Hong Kong Disneyland’s official website: https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/__
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort offers unforgettable, culturally distinctive Disney experiences for guests of all ages and nationalities. Filled with your favorite Disney stories and characters, Hong Kong Disneyland offers guests the opportunity to explore eight diverse lands that are home to award-winning, unique attractions and entertainment. Complete your adventure with stays at the resort’s luxurious Disney hotels. The magic doesn’t end at our doorstep; as a dedicated member of the local community that cares deeply about societal wellbeing, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort spreads its magic through community service programs that help families in need, boost creativity among children and families, encourage the protection of the environment and inspire healthier living.
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